The 2024 Oscars beauty looks are some of the best we've seen

These were the best looks of the night

Zendaya at the 2024 Oscars
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If there's one night of the year to take inspiration from exceptional hair and beauty looks from, it's the Oscars. This year marks the 96th Annual Academy Awards and we are in for an absolute treat with the glam. 

Although we all know the Academy Awards is all about excellence in cinema, I'm a beauty editor, so I'm looking focussing on impressive updos and standout smoky eyes. Luckily, attendees and this year's nominees walked the red carpet with some of the best hair and make-up looks we've seen in a while. From Issa Rae's stunning top knot to Margot Robbie's fresh, peachy pink make-up, these are the best looks from the night. 

Billie Eilish

Billie Eilish at the 2024 Oscars

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Billie Eilish's hair was big... real big. And I'm obsessed with it. She's retired her vibrant roots and embracing glossy jet-black lengths. She wore a glossy '90s nude lip and lots of blush to pair with it. 

Jennifer Lawrence 

Jennifer Lawrence at the 2024 Oscars

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Jennifer Lawrence stunned on the red carpet wearing Christian Dior Haute Couture. I was immediately drawn to her thick, feline flick, which looks beautiful with a peachy lip and a side parting. 

Margot Robbie 

Margot Robbie at the 2024 Oscars

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Soft blush and lipstick was the star of the show with Margot's look at the 2024 Oscars. Her hair reminded us why I love her too; it's stylish and relaxed and it makes me feel like I might (might being the key word here) just be able to recreate it. Make-up artist Pati Dubroff and manicurist Betina Goldstein both used Chanel to create this beautiful look. 

Zendaya 

Zendaya at the 2024 Oscars

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Zendaya is a total vision with classic Hollywood waves, sharp defining brows and a teeny tiny liner flick. We also love a matching blush and lipstick moment. 

Emma Stone

Emma Stone at the 2024 Oscars

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Emma Stone's custom Louis Vuitton peplum gown was paired beautifully with a fresh, sheen pink lip. 

Laverne Cox

Laverne Cox at the 2024 Oscars

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As soon as Laverne Cox stepped onto the red carpet, we were in for an evening of stunning hair and make-up. This swirled updo deserves awards of its own, especially when paired with this gold shimmer shadow and coral lip. 

America Ferrera 

America Ferrera at the 2024 Oscars

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America Ferrera was her best Barbie self at this year's Oscars where she's nominated for Best Supporting Role. She paired her dress with light pink make-up and a blunt bob. 

Da'Vine Joy Randolph

Da'Vine Joy Randolph at the 2024 Oscars

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Da'Vine Joy Randolph's glistening dress was extended to her eyes with a glittered eyeliner. She also opted for blonde hair with a deep side parting and a glossy nude lip. 

Julianne Hough

Julianne Hough at the 2024 Oscars

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Julianne Hough was the first to step onto the red carpet sporting the hair trend of the moment: the boy bob. It's chic, relaxed and giving elegant boy band vibes. Truly can't get enough. 

Emily Blunt

Emily Blunt at the 2024 Oscars

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To show off Emily Blunt's impressive Schiaparelli SS24 Couture gown and floating straps, this chic braided updo. Her make-up was radiant and fresh with a light smoky eye and pink lips. 

Issa Rae 

Issa Rae at the 2024 Oscars

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Issa Rae stuns with a tight topknot, dewy skin with a feline flick to accentuate her eyes and a neutral glossy lip. 

Florence Pugh

Florence Pugh at the 2024 Oscars

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As cool as ever, Florence Pugh rocked a piecey boy bob and a brown-pink lipstick. 

Hailee Steinfeld

Hailee Steinfeld at the 2024 Oscars

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Hailee Steinfeld confirmed that side partings aren't out and are firmed back in the spotlight. She paired her stunning gold and sky blue gown with a peachy eye and lip. 

Anya Taylor-Joy

Anya Taylor-Joy at the 2024 Oscars

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Anya Taylor-Joy's signature long, blonde hair was front and centre of her look on the red carpet this year. To keep her hair and gown the main focus, her lip was a pared-back but beautiful peach and subtle smoky eye. 

Lupita Nyong'o 

Lupita Nyong'o

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Lupita Nyong'o gives us a lesson in not stopping the sparkle at your dress, take it to your body, face and hair, too. Glistening was the aim of Lupita's look and she pulls it off so well. Make-up artist Nick Barose  was inspired by Lupita's Oscars look from a decade earlier. 

Quannah ChasingHorse

Quannah ChasingHorse at the 2024 Oscars

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Alongside her Yidįįłto, Quannah ChasingHorse wore a vibrant red lip and matching eyeliner to complement her entire look. Oh, and a zig-zag parting, which we're adding to our hair inspo right away. 

Kirsten Dunst

Kirsten Dunst at the 2024 Oscars

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Kirsten Dunst channelled old Hollywood glamour with voluminous blonde locks and true red lip. 

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Tori is a freelance beauty journalist and contributor for Marie Claire. She has written for various titles, including Allure, Glamour, Elle, Refinery29, Brides, and more. Currently training to be a nail tech, Tori is a total nail enthusiast and always has time to talk all things nail art. When she’s not writing about beauty and testing products, Tori can be found walking her rescue dog Pip, drinking great coffee, and eating as many croissants as humanly possible.